Make plans to attend one of the 2011 NIH Regional Seminars
on Program Funding and Grants Administration for an unparalleled opportunity to
gain a better perspective of NIH policies and programs, network with your
peers, gather helpful NIH contacts, and return to your office and/or lab with
inside information, resources, and tools to assist in obtaining and managing
NIH awards. If you have you been looking for an event that provides information
on topics such as the NIH peer review process, grant writing for success,
pre-award and post-award issues for administrators and investigators,
compliance, how to interact electronically with NIH, or how to map your career
with NIH…then this seminar is for you. In addition, each seminar offers two
days to meet and discuss grants issues with approximately 35 HHS and NIH
officials, as well as networking opportunities with others in your field.

Optional NIH Electronic Research Administration (eRA)
computer workshops are also offered. These workshops are designed for
Principal Investigators and administrators, providing attendees with hands-on
experience utilizing the eRA Commons.

The NIH Regional Seminars are designed for those new to the
grants process, including sponsored project officers and departmental administrators,
investigators, faculty, graduate students, etc. Some attendees use it as an
opportunity to get updates on grants policies and procedures. Each seminar is
expected to draw approximately 600 attendees which will provide extended
opportunities for sharing and learning from peers as well as NIH experts. Due
to the popularity of these seminars, early registration is highly recommended.
Space is limited.